YEARLY HIGH
1.0119 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9439 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9722 CAD

2020 BND to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.0119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.9439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9682 to the December average rate of 0.9613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0119 was up 1.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,059 CAD
2019 Average 4,836 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,720 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.62 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9905
0.9531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9760, compared to 0.9685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0475 CAD (High: 1.0066 / Low: 0.9591). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 CAD (High: 0.9798 / Low: 0.9671).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.9874) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-0.84%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.9874
2019 Avg (May) 0.9958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9743 0.9596 0.9682
February 0.9721 0.9439 0.9562
March 1.0066 0.9591 0.9842
April 0.9946 0.9803 0.9868
May 1.0119 0.9700 0.9874
June 0.9847 0.9607 0.9730
July 0.9798 0.9671 0.9730
August 0.9774 0.9594 0.9667
September 0.9803 0.9581 0.9679
October 0.9794 0.9661 0.9716
November 0.9800 0.9624 0.9705
December 0.9690 0.9518 0.9613